CVE-2009-2852 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting WP-Syntax plugin versions 0.9.1 and earlier for WordPress, specifically when the register_globals setting is enabled. An attacker can exploit this by manipulating the test_filter[wp_head] array parameter in test/index.php, leading to arbitrary PHP code execution. This vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8 (medium severity) due to its network-based attack vector, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 0.9.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ryan.mcgeary:wp-syntax:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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